IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans Match Preview

Apr 17, 2025

 IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans Match Preview, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head & Prediction

Match Overview

• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans

• Date: 17 April, 2025

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• Live Streaming: JioCinema | Star Sports Network

A blockbuster face-off in Mumbai as the five-time champs take on the ever-competitive Gujarat Titans. Expect a packed house, fierce pace battles, and plenty of fireworks.

Pitch Report

Wankhede is a paradise for batters — true bounce, fast outfield, and shorter boundaries. Seamers might get swing early on, but it flattens out quickly. Chasing has been easier here historically.

Weather:

Warm evening (~32°C) with light humidity. Dew will almost certainly influence the second innings.

 Head-to-Head Record

Teams Matches  MI Wins GT Wins

MI vs GT 4 2 2

A balanced rivalry so far. Both teams have shown the ability to dominate each other depending on the venue.

 Predicted Playing 11

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Shubman Gill (C), Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav

 Players to Watch

• Suryakumar Yadav: Loves playing at Wankhede, especially under lights.

• Shubman Gill: GT’s most consistent batter; anchors beautifully.

• Jasprit Bumrah: Will test GT’s top order with new ball magic.

• Rashid Khan: MI batters have struggled against his variations.

Fantasy Tips (Focus11 Exclusive)

• Captain Picks: Suryakumar / Gill

• Vice-Captain: Bumrah / Rashid

• Budget Picks: Noor Ahmad, Tilak Varma

• Grand League Tip: Pick more top-order batters & bowlers bowling in powerplay/death overs.

Match Prediction

A tough call — MI’s home advantage is real, but GT’s balance and bowling depth give them an edge in tight moments.

Prediction: Gujarat Titans to snatch a last-over win.